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Mokokchung | May 2
Colourful traditional finery, enthralling folk songs, bubbly dance steps, sumptuous feasts and cheerful faces marked Moatsü celebrations in Süngratsü and Longmisa today where the Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang, was the Chief Guest in both villages. In both villages, while addressing the people, Zeliang emphasized that “building unity” was a pre-requisite for ushering in development. He also emphasized on the importance of preserving nature by adopting sustainable development methods. He added that Nagas needed to also preserve their culture and traditional values to safeguard their identity without which they would “loose the respect of others.”
Saying that food sufficiency was of paramount importance, he added that Nagas must exploit the fertile soil to “produce good crops” and not only meet self sufficiency but also produce surplus to export. He also encouraged the farmers to opt for organic farming. [espro-slider id=194691] Photo Courtesy: Temjenlemba Longchar
On the Naga political problem, Zeliang said that many generations of Nagas have come and gone fighting for sovereignty and independence and that time has now come for Nagas to face “reality,” that it is “not the time to criticize but to contribute suggestions” for finding a solution to the problem. He also said that all sixty elected representatives have united for the cause of finding a solution but regretted that Naga political groups have now splintered into nine factions. For development of Nagaland, he said that “permanent peace” is necessary which can be attained through finding a “solution” to the Naga political problem.
Zeliang first landed in Süngratsü village and attended the festival there before heading off to Longmisa village. Before landing in Süngratsü, he also undertook an aerial survey of the adjoining areas where heavy winds and rains destroyed several hundred houses.
Zeliang is the third Chief Minister to visit Süngratsü village and the first CM to do so in 32 years. He also became the first CM of the State to celebrate Moatsü in Longmisa village. The festival in both villages saw the participation of cultural troupes from their respective neighbouring villages.
In Süngratsü village, the Moatsü festivity was joined by cultural troupes from Mopungchuket, Longjang, Chami, Longpa and Yisemyong villages while the Süngratsü Students Union and children of Süngratsü also performed cultural dances. Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, Parliamentary Secretary for Geology & Mining, who also hails from Süngratsü village delivered a brief speech.
In Longmisa, cultural troupes from Sangtam Alisobu village, Chang Noksen village and Chuchuyimlang village cultural troupes performed folk dances. Süngtsüng Cultural Club, Tamanir Cultural Club, Longmisa Watsü, Longmisa Union Mokokchung, Ongkolang & Lanusapang Zünga and Tenyimia Community Mokokchung were the other troupes who participated. Mass Moatsü feast followed the celebrations in both villages.
CM disburses relief to affected districts
Kohima, May 2 (MExN): Chief Minister of Nagaland State, TR Zeliang, took an aerial survey of Chuchuyimlung and surrounding villages, affected by the storm, today. He was accompanied by Cabinet colleagues Tokheho Yepthomi, PHE Minister and Kipili Sangtam, Power Minister. This was informed in a press release from the Media Cell of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
They took an aerial survey of few affected villages by chopper before landing at Impur. According to the release, the Chief Minister handed a cheque of Rs. 10 Lakh to DC of Mokokchung district, Sushil Kumar Patel, for relief to households in several villages of the district destroyed by a storm. The amount came from the CM’s relief fund to provide immediate relief to those displaced in the affected villages. The CM also gave cheques of Rs. 10 Lakh each to Zunheboto district and Mon district and Rs. 5 Lakh to Longleng district for relief to affected villages. The CMO informed that the Disaster Management team along with the Secretary came to inspect the affected villages and relief will be given after the verification is done through the respective DCs of the districts.
Award is for all: TR Zeliang
Mokokchung, May 2 (MExN): Making his first public address after returning from Indonesia with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award in Transformation’ at the 6th Global Leadership Awards 2016, the Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang today said that the award bestowed on him was for all the elected members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and the people of the State as a whole. He stated this while addressing the people gathered to celebrate Moatsü festival in Süngratsü village, Mokokchung. “This award was bestowed to all, not just me,” he said. He explained that the award was accorded to him after Nagaland made a record of sorts by becoming the “first state in not just India but the whole democratic world” to have an opposition-less elected government.
